Surveys, Trends & Stats

Greece Q1 travel receipts came close to pre-Covid 2019 levels driven in large part by US traveler arrivals and spending.

Greek hotels and restaurants posted strong gains in March reflecting a robust tourism dynamic for the months ahead.

Three Greek beaches – Navagio, Myrtos and Balos – are included on the World’s 50 Best Beaches list compiled by leading travel influencers.

Greek hotels are set for a positive three years ahead on the back of a dynamic start in 2023, according to the National Bank of Greece.

Thessaloniki’s hotel dynamic continues to grow with more international hospitality brands set to make their debut in the city.

The levels of confidence among travelers for the peak summer travel season are high, according to a survey carried out by the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Art lovers, active types and foodies are among the ‘travel tribes’ that select Thessaloniki as their holiday destination.

Nightlife and food are two of Thessaloniki’s strong points attracting more visitors to Greece’s northern city, found a satisfaction study.

British holidaymakers flying on easyJet are picking Greece this year, according to a poll conducted by the carrier.

Passenger arrivals across all airports in Greece marked a sharp increase in the first four months of the year, according to the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority.

Greece still has a long way to go in terms of achieving “meaningful tourism”, according to the first Meaningful Tourism Index released by the Hamburg-based Meaningful Tourism Center.

Mykonos is the top most searched for destination by US travelers seeking Airbnb accommodation in Q1.

Greece’s regional airports run by Fraport managed to exceed pre-Covid 2019 levels last month handling 1.6 million passengers.

Attica, Greece’s most populous region, celebrates 18 Blue Flag Beaches for 2023, placing Greece in the second spot worldwide for this prestigious recognition.

The European Commission expects the Greek economy to grow at a rate that exceeds the eurozone and EU average in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Greece and Athens got high points for overall traveler experience in Q1, according to the latest sentiment tracker by INSETE.

The ecotourism market is set to surge in the following years, driven by consumer demand for sustainable travel and supported by technology and conservation efforts worldwide.

The number of daily flights to Greece is on a steady rise, placing the country in the Top 10 summer destinations.

Greece has climbed to the 13th place on ILGA-Europe’s 2023 Rainbow Map, which ranks the legal and policy situation of LGBTI people in 49 countries.

The Independent includes Athens in the top 10 global destinations for September vacations, citing mild weather and rich history as key attractions.